news MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota appeals court has ruled legal guardians can order the end of life support for their wards.
The ruling overturns a Hennepin County District Court finding that end-of-life decisions are too important to be made by the guardian alone. The appeals court disagreed,...
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2013-07-30 09:08:59

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota appeals court has ruled legal guardians can order the end of life support for their wards.

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The ruling overturns a Hennepin County District Court finding that end-of-life decisions are too important to be made by the guardian alone. The appeals court disagreed, saying those decisions should not be dictated by the courts.